Summary

Recent advances in microelectronics technology have drastically changed the strategies used in VLSI circuits. Establishing an efficient methodology is one of the keys to successful VLSI chip design. This book is intended to provide new efficient design methodologies developed by outstanding researchers in this field. These methodologies are described from theoretical and practical points of view, with the aid of colour illustrations. As well as being a useful introductory guide for researchers or students, the book can serve as a useful reference source for designers involved in the development of VLSI systems. VLSI design examples are shown as a reference for practicing engineers and all those interested in understanding and improving VLSI architecture for 32 bit microprocessors or signal processors.